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Libya public holidays 2027: 10 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2027, Libya has 10 public holidays: 5 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 9, 2027, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 10Public holidays
  • 5On weekdays
  • 255Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • MayBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
February 17, 2027WednesdayRevolution Day—
March 9, 2027TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 1, 2027SaturdayLabour Day—
May 15, 2027SaturdayArafat Day—
May 16, 2027SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 6, 2027SundayIslamic New Year—
August 14, 2027SaturdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
September 16, 2027ThursdayMartyrs' Day—
October 23, 2027SaturdayLiberation Day—
December 24, 2027FridayIndependence Day—

2027 calendar

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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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August 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Labour DayMay 1, 2027Saturday
Arafat DayMay 15, 2027Saturday
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 2027Saturday
Liberation DayOctober 23, 2027Saturday
Independence DayDecember 24, 2027Friday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
February 17, 2027 – February 20, 202741Revolution Day
March 5, 2027 – March 9, 202752End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
May 14, 2027 – May 16, 20273No leave neededArafat Day, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
May 14, 2027 – May 22, 202794Arafat Day, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
June 4, 2027 – June 6, 20273No leave neededIslamic New Year

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 9, 202711 earlier
Arafat DayMay 15, 202711 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 202711 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 6, 202710 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 202711 earlier

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